UCs, CSUs; rising senior with a horrible freshman year, avg gpa.

<p>I visited UCSC and really did not like it actually, hmom5. With my GPA, I dunno how picky I should really be, but I know I would not be happy there. I did calculate correctly, I’m just afraid that they will see that C, D, and F and immediately rule me out, especially with my low GPA.</p>

<p>If most UCs are reaches, what should I be looking at? CSUs?
I feel as if I’ve dug myself into a hole. I really don’t want to go to a community college, but is that really the best choice for me? Should I go to Riverside and transfer to a more…prestigious UC?</p>